BendFilm 2017

On October 12-15, 2017, Bend, Oregon
will be transformed from a recreational haven into a small town obsessed
by the film industry’s soul. We gather to behold the work of the most
talented independent filmmakers. Downtown theaters, lecture sites, music
rooms, and party venues spark with the energy excited by the
overwhelming presence of cinema. The event runs deeper than the marathon
film-watching that fills guests’ schedules from dawn until, well… dawn.
Everyone you see on the sidewalks, in the restaurants, and bars makes
films, cares about them, or has an opinion about film. It is the
serendipitous encounters and ensuing discussions with the filmmakers and
fellow passholders that makes the weekend so inspiring and affecting.

Community Involvement

The Tower is a hub for culture, connections, and artistic experiences. It is “Bend’s Living Room.” Hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations use our stage each year. And the next generation of theatre-goers enjoy LessonPLAN programs that engage their minds and hearts.